The Duke at Rancho El Dorado: #5
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4.2
1892 Reviews (1892)
5 Stars
576
4 Stars
928
3 Stars
251
2 Stars
84
1 Stars
53
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
92.5%
Recommend this course
1667 out of 1892 reviews
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4.3
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.0%
Recommend this course
72 out of 75 reviews
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4.2
149 Reviews (149)
5 Stars
65
4 Stars
69
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.3%
Recommend this course
139 out of 149 reviews
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Course Highlights
Lush fairways, pure greens, and well-kept bunkers reflect course conditions that keep improving year over year. Exceptionally friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and strong value make this layout a rewarding find.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 7011 yards
Slope 128
Rating 72.7

The Duke at Rancho El Dorado is a championship, 18-hole golf facility designed by David Druzinsky. This desert links style course offer generous fairways and a scenic view of the natural desert sage and brush surrounding. The difficulty lies in the slope of putting green so golfers beware.

The Duke at Rancho El Dorado is a par-72 golf course that measures 7,011 yards from the back tees.

After a round on the Duke at Rancho El Dorado, head to Silver Spur Grill for breakfast, lunch or dinner on the patio, which offers vistas of the Estrella Mountains as well as that 18th hole you just wrapped up on.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TiffEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David B. Druzisky (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim ok.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.2
1892 Reviews (1892)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 36
Patio Dining 28
Brunch 22
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 61
Undulating Greens 45
Water Hazards 33
This course/club is great for:
Locals 60
Seniors 37
Advanced Golfers 29
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 49
In the 'Burbs 25
Convenient to the City 21

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Round of Golf

My first time playing this course

Excellent experience from bag drop to completion of the round. Course was in great shape and the greens rolled true.

Excellent service all around

Will definitely play and recommend to others.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my favorite Courses!

Great conditions and pace of play was excellent! We played in less than 4 hours with very little waiting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Duke

Course was in excellent shape including nice soft sand in bunkers. Greens were manicured perfectly and fairly fast paced. Spacing of tee times was perfect with no bunching up or players on your heels. Staff was always courteous and helpful. I will be back for certain. Played with a foursome on Christmas Eve.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Terrible customer service

Went golfing 13 months after losing my wife to cancer. Last time we golfed was at the duke, so went alone for the first time. When i showed up the golf cart attendants made fun of me playing alone during christmas?? Who does that? I chose to play alone. The round was slow as expected and i was in no rush. I am a former professional long drive golfer sponsored by Krank years ago, but retired from competition 8 years ago. I won the senior regionals at 381 and average drive is 331 at 58 years of age. Scratch golfer for 20 years. When i was done with my round i left my score card on the cart and one attendant said to me, you left your score card, guess you dont want it for the fireplace??? What on earth?? I shot a 74 and marked it all. Pretty sure 99% of the people that day didnt break 80. Just a rude comment

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

* another Terrible but not my cup of tea *

Ropes up to the bag drop.

The bag guys and starter just looked at me and looked away.

Then when I get in a cart after I pay they ask “do you have a tee time”

The RANNNGEEE… ouch. The worst I have ever seen in AZ.

Chipping and putting area stunning. So weird.

The actual facility is stunning and well done.

Personally I think the person in charge of hiring needs to do better to elevate this golf course experience.

The course is fun! Slow play by people but that’s okay!

Carts…. Yikes… COVERED IN MUD and never clean.

Duke you get a 2 star! I know you can do better!

Such a great build and facility

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow pretty surprised

Course was very nice well maintained got set up with 2 other players had fun and enjoyed the day

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth the Drive

About a 50 minute drive from Scottsdale but would do it again. Player friendly but challenging long from gold tees. Good condition and an enjoyable layout. Friendly staff and good value at the $100 - $115 price point.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course!

This is a very nice course. Nothing to complain about and lots to give praise about!

For the money, the best course we have played in the Greater Phoenix area!

We will be back for sure!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun but slow

Course is in great shape! Greens are awesome. This place could have it all if they didn’t stack tee times every 8 mins. The 10th hole had 4 groups on it, and back nine just dragged. Not the place you want to play if sub 4.5 rounds is your preference, especially at this price.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Flat

Even being mostly flat it was challenging. Greens were sloping, fast. Cold beverages on the course.

Get on the green and watch the fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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